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Is the 2x Pioneer K12RA Dual format DVD Burner able to write to faster media?

post #1 of 6
4/9/04 at 11:01pm
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Does anybody know, or has anybody tried to write to faster media (either -/+R or -/+RW 4x/8x media) with this drive? I have been told that there is no available firmware update for the device and it currently stands at ver. 1.10
-Thanks for the info.
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post #2 of 6
4/10/04 at 11:41am
Typically, speed ratings on media represent higher quality media. It shouldnt be a problem.
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post #3 of 6
4/10/04 at 12:20pm
Check the packaging. Apologies that I only have three available :
  • FujiFilm DVD+RW : "Up to 4x Write Speed"
  • Memorex DVD-R : "The DVD-R disc is 4x and 1x compatible"
  • Memorex DVD-RW : "The DVD-RW disc is 1x and 2x compatible"
Typically, media rated at higher write speeds can write to some lower write speeds, but perhaps not all lower write speeds.

Good luck.
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post #4 of 6
4/11/04 at 12:10am
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Thanks for the replies. I know that typically when media is rated for high speed it is better quality and can be burned at lower speeds, but what I am concerned about is with the dvd burners there was lots of talk about slower drives needing a firmware upgrade to burn at their stated speed on faster media. Something to do with the *dvd* book standard or something like that for dvd + and -. Was wondering if anyone has burned any kind of dvd with this drive on 4x or 8x media without problems.
Thanks again.
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post #5 of 6
4/11/04 at 1:34pm
I have have burned to 4x and 8x without a problem.

Media used
Imation DVD-R
Fuji DVD+R
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post #6 of 6
4/12/04 at 1:13am
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Thanks.
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